Question:
Absorbing med's
— Lost_It (posted on February 25, 2009)
February 25, 2009
I don't have an answer for you. I just wanted to say I'm sorry you are
going through all of this and hope that you find your way back soon.
— Sinbad1969
February 25, 2009
"Cross addiction" is not uncommon in wt loss patients. You used
to be addicted to food, and that's the reason you had surgery. But unless
you FIND the source of the reason for addiction, using prescription meds,
illegal narcotics or alcohol may be your new addiction after the wt loss.
This is not BS, and this issue is routinely discussed at the 3 support
meetings I attend each month. One woman in one of my groups is a liscenced
clinical counselor for these issues. There have been 3 or 4 patients she
has see that have had RNY surgery from my surgeon. So find the source of
your "pain" that is causing your addictive behavior. This will
probably take some professional counseling, either medical or from your
local church. Your 94 pounds leads me to believe you need help soon as
opposed to later. DAVE
— Dave Chambers
February 25, 2009
I just want to say how very sorry I am for the loss of your husband. I hope
you find happiness and peace in your life again.
— pinky_711
February 25, 2009
Nikki:
I'm sorry that you have to go through what you are. At least you are being
honest here. That is a BIG first step. Please find help. It's too big to
handle on your own! Either find a NA group through AA(alcoholics
Anonymous), professional counseling, in house rehap, etc.
Check with your employer to see what programs they offer. It's SO
important to get clean... for you and your family. Not preaching to you or
"bashing" you by any means. I just know what it is like to be
with someone that is an addict. It's not a good place to be.
Hugs,
Libby
— Libby R.
February 25, 2009
Hi Nikki my name is Tammi I am not sure how long it stays in your system. I
think by posting u r going towards wanting help with your addiction, Well
maybe chances are u cover your self pretty good and this could be another
way of hiding your addiction. I will share something with you I am 41 years
old and I am a recovering addict I have 3 years 9 months clean, Drug of
choice was crack cocaine also used meth and heroin when I could not get
the other, People can say go to an Na meeting or JUST QUIT, it is not that
easy. I know first hand,Not even after overdosing did I quit. I actually
prayed alot to God who was not in my life until this point of my life, I
was 38 and had been clean off and on over the years I had started to use
after being in an abusive relationship with my first husband, I was 28 when
I first started using, to make a long story short I wanted to share that
what finially got me to quit was wanting to badly I actually checked myself
into a 30 day rehab, and I had to think about my boys who actually where 16
and 19 at the time I decided to quit using, I now have God in my life. I
would like to say I would never use again but being an adict that may not
be true, I do know that each day I pray for strenght and each day I stay
clean makes it easier to be clean tomorrow, This could be your first step
to recovery by picking up the phone and letting someone know u get those
pills tomorrow, I know u do not want to hear preaching I also know how hard
it is to be addictive, especially to drugs, I will keep u in my thoughts
and I wish u the best if u want to talk more my email is
[email protected]
— Tammi Sandoval
February 25, 2009
I'm sorry to hear that your going through all this. I don't know the
answer to your question. It's good you are posting again. Getting support
is much needed especially to keep us through the bad spots. Keep working
at getting off pain medication because your daughter lost her father, I
can't imagine she wants to lose you. Please don't take that as bashing
just sometimes we are in so much pain ourselves we miss seeing the pain in
someone else's eyes. I wish you the best in starting over. Take care of
yourself because you are worth it.
— Corina C
February 25, 2009
Nikki- I'm sorry for you. It's obvious that you are in alot of pain
physically, psychologically, and emotionally.It sounds like you are between
a rock and a hard place. Is there a doctor or minister that you can
TRUST(plus keep confidentuality for your privacy) to help you start to
heal? Hopefully, they can give you answers or at least a starting place for
your journey towards health. I'm glad that you are blogging. It is a start
to getting everything out of your system(figuratively). Peace and many,
many, blessings go out to you and your daughter.
— Kathleen W.
February 25, 2009
Nikki: I don't know how strong your faith is in God, but he wont put no
more on you than you can bare. I am Sorry for your loss, although mentally
I don't know what you are going through. Just remember God is just a pray
away. Remember he brought you out of one situtaion he will bring you out of
your pill addiction... My prayers are with you and your family!!!!
Rosalynn
— rena27
February 25, 2009
I am deeply touched by your situation and I hope your life finds balance
soon. 94 pounds is not healthy for anyone let alone a Bariatric patient.
The continued abuse of the meds will reek havoc with your stomach and eat
away at the lining of it. It has to stop and you need to check yourself
into a rehab someplace and do it ASAP. You have had a number of serious
life stress's and need to learn new ways to cope with them. Think of the
example you are setting for your daughter? I can tell U don't want to live
this way. The hardest step and the first step is to admit you have the
problem and go get help for it. The doctor who wants to see you each week
is trying to do this. Be warned that hitting BOTTOM will hurt like hell and
will take a long time to recover from mental, emotional and financially. I
can hear in your comments your are wanting to reclaim your life. See in
patient rehab, a 30 day program followed by out patient. YOU CAN DO THIS.
— chell1957
February 25, 2009
Sorry for you have been thru. God Bless and take care.
— gpcmist
February 25, 2009
woops...sorry for ALL you have been thru. God Bless
— gpcmist
February 26, 2009
Nikki,how long a medication stays in your system has many variables. You
have to consider a medication's half life which is how long it takes for
50%of a medication to leave your body. You must also consider dosage (how
much),how well your liver functions, metabolism, drug tolerance, and in
some cases what you eat and drink. It's more complicated than most people
are aware of. Addiction issues need to be managed by a psychiatrist only!
Preferably by one who specializes in substance abuse. Other medical
specialties do not have the expertise. Please don't delay in getting
appropriate help. If you live near a teaching hospital or medical school
you could try contacting them about resources available to you. Ask for
their Psychiatry department. Good luck!
— Jung
February 26, 2009
Nikki, I'm really sorry about the loss of your husband. It sounds like it
was a very traumatic event. I have found a program to help me deal with
some of the issues you have brought up. First, there is the grief issue,
secondly, the drug addiction issue, and lastly, the loss of your home. The
program is called, "Celebrate Recovery" and is found in churches
all over America. It is not a quick fix, but it can help begin to address
these issues. Good luck in your recovery process.
— janpmck
February 27, 2009
First of all, the studies I have read show that only 5% of WLS people have
cross addictions...Some will argue that it's higher...at 20-25%..HOWEVER
those are not all drug and alcohol addictions. Some are related to
shopping, sex, exercise, gambling, etc....WLS doesn't induce or spur on
addictions! The addicitiveness of alcohol or the drug does!!!! In your
case, you have had to deal with some serious painful stress. THAT is where
you need professional help to deal with and overcome your addiction to your
prescription drugs. It's so not your fault sweetie...but you've got to get
yourself healthy. We do malabsorb alcohol and as I am learning, some drugs
and meds too! My heart breaks for you and your daughter...and I hope that
in reaching out here, you realize just how much people care, but cannot
help you...Only you can go and get the help you deserve. I am sure your
husband wanted to see you enjoying your new thin body and while he cannot
be here for you, your daughter still is and your family that wants to see
you well! Please go get help...Your daughter already lost one parent! Take
care of yourself and I wish you much luck and better days to come!
— .Anita R.
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